Food Magazine September 2014 | Page 10

PRODUCTION
WEIGHT : IT ’ S A purely objective measurement , and an integral part of determining portioning and production rates . But what other benefits can accurate and state-of-the-art scales bring to your food processing operation in terms of efficiency and continuous improvement ?
Mettler Toledo recently released a webinar , “ Increasing Operational Efficiency with High Performance Weighing , Measuring and Inspection Solutions and Services ,” that focuses on improving operational efficiencies through weight systems .
As this insight explains , there are actually several major benefits that a good weight measurement system can introduce to your processing facility to help you increase your regulatory compliance , client satisfaction , and revenue .
Improving Traceability Traceability has always been an important factor in food processing , but in recent years it has moved into the spotlight and become more important than ever . As consumers become more concerned with where the food they eat comes from , they look to food processors to provide

‘ There are actually several major benefits that a good weight measurement system can introduce to your processing facility to help you increase your regulatory compliance , client satisfaction , and revenue ’

them with a roadmap from end to end of your supply chain – and a problem , especially a problem that cannot be properly traced , can be devastating to your reputation .
As Mettler Toledo ’ s seminar explains , there are several definitive benefits to integrating an efficient traceability system into your operations . A functional traceability system has the power to :
• Minimize the potential number and impact of product recalls ;
• Increase customer confidence while protecting your brand and image , and ;
• Optimize your product efficiency
10 September 2014